Two Grandfathers, Two Chatbots, and One Existential Crisis in Education

Two grandfathers sitting at computers with a drink, two AI models starnd behind them

Grandpa Randy: (grumbling) I read another blog rant this morning—apparently, ChatGPT is “the death of critical thinking.” Grandfather Michael: (mock gasp) Oh, the horror! Students might actually think differently! Next thing you know, they’ll question the curriculum. Can’t have that. Annie: (voice bright and playful) Gentlemen, let me clarify. We chatbots don’t kill critical thinking—we […]

AI-YAI-YAI!   Scary Stuff.

apocalyptic picture of a data centre spewing smoke

Grandpa Randy, you asked me to be a little more serious and to add to my typical diatribes some research to support my usual blathering. Here we go.  I am going to take on big tech and the geniuses behind this new technology we generically refer to as AI. All the while, I will keep […]

So There!

Picture of a bearded man holding up one finger with the caption "So there!"

Grandpa Randy, I can already hear you saying, “It’s easy to criticize.” And fair enough — I do criticize. A lot. But before you accuse me of being a professional party-pooper, let me show you I can offer actual solutions to our schools’ biggest failings. I recently sent you an article from Psychology Today about […]

October Newsletter

As October marches on, we trust you were able to relax over Thanksgiving, spend time with family, and enjoy some downtime after the frenetic start of the school year.  First, we ask that all program leaders please complete our program survey to update our State of the Nation research.  This data will complement what the study collects from jurisdictional […]

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